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Pratt Institute RISD VCU SCAD Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago Laguna College of Art and Design Cedarville University Syracuse RIT| Maryland Institute College of Art | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $29,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $29,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $11,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $22,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $17,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 395 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 47.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1080/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
MICA | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
MICA | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 32% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,455 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Lancaster Bible College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 77.3% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at MICA than Lancaster Bible College ($53,160.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than MICA ($22,872 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 71.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,640 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 59.4% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($28,435 vs. $17,839)
MICA vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Lancaster Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lancaster Bible College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 137 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Lancaster Bible College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lancaster Bible College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Lancaster Bible College (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $5,400 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/